Aperitivo Alla Moda PartyThe house DJs spin funk grooves at this rooftop pool bar, popular with the after-work crowd.Free. 6pm-9pm. Ongoing. M-Dek, Media One, Media City (050 876 4335).Beat AntennaDubai-based Brit rock band Beat Antenna have a reasonable claim to being the UAE’s biggest indie act right now, having supported The Charlatans, The Subways, Keane, The Happy Mondays and Liam Gallagher’s very own Beady Eye – and have a stadium slot alongside Kasabian next month. Catch them in more intimate circumstances at this new weekly showcase of local talent.Dhs50. 9pm-11pm. Majestic Hotel Tower, Bur Dubai (04 359 8888).

Friday 27

After-Brunch PartyLondon-themed bar The Underground makes it easy for the post-brunch crowd to carry on the party with a live band and drinks deals.Free. 4pm-3am. Ongoing. The Underground, Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai Marina, Dubai (04 408 4221).

Ill Communications present Josh WinkRock-star DJ Wink emerged from the early ’90s rave seen in the US, creating his own brand of tribal techno, before forming Ovum Records. Now he wears his own series of branded T-shirts and a perpetually anguished expression. Support from Dany Neville and Carl on the rooftop.Dhs130 before midnight, Dhs150 after, ladies and Face card holders free before 11pm. 10pm-3am. Trilogy, Souk Madinat Jumeirah (050 624 5751).

Parikrama and Jal the BandUnplugged Indian rock band Parikrama attempt to recapture their early flair with an acoustic set.Dhs75-225. 8pm-2am. The Aviation Club, Garhoud (055 584 5666).

R&B Saturday at ChiR&B anthems spun all night by DJ Badir and DJ DLB, with free entry all night for ladies, and free drinks until 1am – with groups of five ladies or more receiving a table and bottle.Dhs75 for men, free for ladies. 9pm-3am. Chi@The Lodge, Al Nasr Leisureland (04 337 9470).